Archive for July, 2008

Red Wings re-sign Filppula

Valtteri Filppula of the Detroit Red Wings, shown in the Western conference final, scored five goals in 22 playoff games.

Anaheim signs four forwards who could play in Iowa

The Iowa Chops’ affiliate Anaheim Ducks signed four forwards to contracts this week who may impact the team’s roster in Des Moines, the American Hockey League Chops announced this morning.

Opinion: Khabublin among five prime trade candidates

So your team missed out in free agency. Or it still has a gaping hole at forward.

From Commercialism to Embarrassment: The Five Worst Arena Names in NHL History

As promised a while back, it’s time to rank the NHL’s five worst arena names of all-time. Some of these are borne from obsessive commercialism, while others are simply awkward or embarrassing.

Lamprey River softball All-Stars win state title

The Lamprey River 11- and 12-year-old softball All-Star team recently won the New Hampshire title to advance to the Northeast regional tournament in Albany, N.Y. Team members pictured include, back row left to …

Nash embraces his role, Jackets’ offseason moves

Blue Jackets captain Rick Nash took several spins around the Nationwide Arena practice rink yesterday perched atop a Zamboni as part of a commercial shoot.

Bruins buy out right wing Murray’s contract

The Boston Bruins bought out the final year of veteran right-winger Glen Murray’s contract Saturday.
The 35-year-old Murray, a 16-year veteran, has scored 337 goals with 314 assists in 1,009 regular season games. Murray was in his second stint with the Bruins and was their first-round pick in 1991. He’s also played with the Los Angeles […]

Wild signs Bouchard to five-year

The Minnesota Wild signed right-winger Pierre-Marc Bouchard to a five-year, US$20.4-million contract Saturday.

Rangers agree to terms with Sjostrom

The New York Rangers agreed to terms with restricted free-agent forward Fredrik Sjostrom on Monday.

World junior lineup in the hands of NHL clubs

Turris will be seeking to crack the roster of the NHL’s Phoenix Coyotes this fall.

Roloson excited about prospects

The excitement in Oil Country is starting to build, and Dwayne Roloson plans on being a big part of it.

Cunneyworth joins Thrashers’ staff

The search is on for another man to lead the Buffalo Sabres’ prospects, as longtime minor-league coach Randy Cunneyworth has finally received his NHL call.

NHL owners’ loans helped buy Predators File / Associated Press

Two NHL owners who stood to gain if William J. “Boots” Del Biaggio III bought a stake in the Nashville Predators lent the California financier and the team a total of $27 million to help close the deal in …

Lord Stanley’s cereal bowl

Red Wing Derek Meech signs autographs with the Stanley Cup in Winnipeg on Sunday, July 13, 2008.

New Jersey Devils: Remember A Guy Named…?

Remember a guy named Corey Schwab? I certainly do. This guy was almost booed out of Toronto before he even had a chance to play, with Pat Quinn picking this random unknown over the emerging Mikael Tellqvist at …

Rangers agree to terms with Sjostrom

The New York Rangers agreed to terms with restricted free-agent forward Fredrik Sjostrom on Monday.

Bruins buy out right wing Murray’s contract

The Boston Bruins bought out the final year of veteran right-winger Glen Murray’s contract Saturday.
The 35-year-old Murray, a 16-year veteran, has scored 337 goals with 314 assists in 1,009 regular season games. Murray was in his second stint with the Bruins and was their first-round pick in 1991. He’s also played with the Los Angeles […]

Wild place Mark Parrish on waivers

Forward Mark Parrish was placed on waivers Tuesday by the Minnesota Wild. The Minnesota Wild waived forward Mark Parrish Tuesday with three years remaining on his contract.

Rangers agree to terms with Sjostrom

The New York Rangers agreed to terms with restricted free-agent forward Fredrik Sjostrom on Monday.

Wild signs Bouchard to five-year

The Minnesota Wild signed right-winger Pierre-Marc Bouchard to a five-year, US$20.4-million contract Saturday.

Rangers agree to terms with Sjostrom

The New York Rangers agreed to terms with restricted free-agent forward Fredrik Sjostrom on Monday.

Cunneyworth joins Thrashers’ staff

The search is on for another man to lead the Buffalo Sabres’ prospects, as longtime minor-league coach Randy Cunneyworth has finally received his NHL call.

Kings have long way to go to reach cap floor

At home in Prince Edward Island, Canada, he’s known as Lyle Richardson . But around these parts, he’s known as Spector, FOXSports.com’s Prince of Pucks.

Lord Stanley’s cereal bowl

Red Wing Derek Meech signs autographs with the Stanley Cup in Winnipeg on Sunday, July 13, 2008.

Bruins buy out right wing Murray’s contract

The Boston Bruins bought out the final year of veteran right-winger Glen Murray’s contract Saturday.
The 35-year-old Murray, a 16-year veteran, has scored 337 goals with 314 assists in 1,009 regular season games. Murray was in his second stint with the Bruins and was their first-round pick in 1991. He’s also played with the Los Angeles […]

New Jersey Devils: Remember A Guy Named…?

Remember a guy named Corey Schwab? I certainly do. This guy was almost booed out of Toronto before he even had a chance to play, with Pat Quinn picking this random unknown over the emerging Mikael Tellqvist at …

Panthers sign Bouwmeester

Jay Bouwmeester has spent all five NHL seasons with the Florida Panthers. The Florida Panthers avoided salary arbitration with defenceman Jay Bouwmeester, announcing on Monday a one-year contract with the …

Rangers agree to terms with Sjostrom

The New York Rangers agreed to terms with restricted free-agent forward Fredrik Sjostrom on Monday.

Wild signs Bouchard to five-year

The Minnesota Wild signed right-winger Pierre-Marc Bouchard to a five-year, US$20.4-million contract Saturday.

Theft charges dropped against Habs’ O’Byrne in Tampa nightclub affair

Charges levied against a Montreal Canadiens defenceman following an incident at a Tampa Bay nightclub last February have been dropped.